Manchester United star Andre Onana not too long ago fought with PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
‘The Predator’ is recent off his return to the cage in Saudi Arabia final month. In the primary occasion of PFL: Battle Of The Giants, Francis Ngannou collided with former event winner Renan Ferreira. For the previous UFC champion, the bout was his first in MMA since a choice victory over Ciryl Gane in January 2022.
Whereas some pre-fight felt ‘Problema’ may pose some points for Francis Ngannou, the bout wasn’t even shut. The previous UFC champion took down the Brazilian early in spherical one and rapidly secured a knockout win. With the dominant victory, Ngannou grew to become the first-ever PFL Superfights heavyweight champion.
Only a few weeks faraway from that victory, Francis Ngannou acquired to indicate off his grappling as soon as once more. Earlier as we speak, a video emerged of ‘The Predator’ out on the well-known Outdated Trafford stadium in Manchester. There, Ngannou “fought” with Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana. The 2 threw a couple of light-hearted pictures on the ft earlier than the PFL star secured a giant takedown.
PFL Superfights champion Francis Ngannou “fights” with Manchester’s Andre Onana
Their “combat” was clearly in jest, and the 2 had been seen laughing afterward. On Instagram, Andre Onana wrote that he needs a rematch with Francis Ngannou. In response, ‘The Predator’ joked again on social media that the goalkeeper needs to be cautious what he needs for.
For what it’s price, the PFL heavyweight champion does have a whole lot of choices for his subsequent bout. Following his first-round stoppage win over Ferreira final month, Francis Ngannou rapidly revealed plans for his return. In keeping with the previous UFC titleholder, he needs to be again within the cage someday in early spring.
Nevertheless, Francis Ngannou’s subsequent combat may come within the boxing ring as effectively. Earlier this month, former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder referred to as for a showdown with ‘The Predator’ in 2025. Ngannou has welcomed the combat, stating that he wouldn’t thoughts going through ‘The Bronze Bomber’ subsequent, relying on how talks go together with the PFL.
What do you make of this information involving the PFL heavyweight champion? Who do you wish to see Francis Ngannou face subsequent?